Ransomware Attack Ends a 150 Year Company Knights of Old, a 150-year-old UK company, is gone – due to a cyberattack! This terribly unfortunate event is a good example of how cybersecurity matters to every company that depends on digital technology - even if it is to run your books or manage your logistics. Failures in cybersecurity can cause catastrophic impacts, up to and including the total loss of a business. The other point is that cybersecurity is not binary. It is not…
Are They Vulnerabilities or Undocumented Debug Features The recent undocumented code in the ESP32 microchip, made by Chinese manufacturer Espressif Systems, is used in over 1 billion devices and could represent a cybersecurity risk. Its reveal by security researchers has kicked off an interesting discussion regarding undocumented features in firmware devices - are they security vulnerabilities or just debug tools?…
Boards Challenged to Embrace Cybersecurity Oversight Cybersecurity failures are now business risks that CEOs and Boards must own. The world of business owners, investors, and their representatives are collectively realizing the potentially catastrophic impacts of cybersecurity incidents if not incorporated into the strategic management of the most senior business leadership. Many regulatory bodies, insurance providers, business partners, and customers take cybersecurity very…
Breaking Down Risks in Cybersecurity https://youtu.be/Y60C5u6lzdI?si=XVq2oM9WJzxsn8OY Cyber Crime Junkies podcast Breaking Down Risks in Cybersecurity — A great conversation on the Cyber Crime Junkies podcast with David Mauro! We covered so many different topics that the CISOs are struggling with: · Generative vs Agentic AI risks and opportunities · How cyber attackers leverage powerful tools like AI · Why defenders are slower than attackers in using AI · How attackers adapt…
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